Daily Travel Photo: Armed Policemen in Underwear


Popoyo Nicaragua Policemen Underwear

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These dapper gentlemen are Policía National. Nicaragua’s finest. They were wading through a river with me on the way to Popoyo Beach, a tranquil surf town that’s off the beaten path a bit. Popoyo’s local businesses hired them to watch over the town at night. Now that this secluded beach is starting to see more travelers showing up to surf and enjoy the cheap & un-touristy atmosphere, crime is on the rise.

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  1. jill- Jack and Jill Travel The World
    March 19, 2011 at 4:31 pm #

    Tee hee… love this. Did you ask him to pose for you?
    Have you done IT- yet

    • Matt | YearAroundTheWorld
      March 20, 2011 at 9:27 am #

      I made it clear I wanted a photo, but I think he thought I’d crop it from the waist up (hence the serious face).

  2. Tiptopcat
    March 19, 2011 at 7:19 pm #

    This is freaking hilarious!!

    I could have caused serious damage to my keyboard as I was drinking when I opened up my Google reader!

    Brilliant pic!

    • Matt | YearAroundTheWorld
      March 20, 2011 at 9:26 am #

      After I took it, I couldn’t help going back to my camera over & over again to look at it and laugh. :)

  3. Sofia - As We Travel
    March 21, 2011 at 8:52 pm #

    Haha that is an awesome photo, love it!
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  4. Philip
    March 28, 2011 at 1:06 am #

    Hilarious…Could be the recruiting poster for Central American law enforcement.

  5. fabianpierre (@FabianPierreRio)
    January 7, 2012 at 4:15 am #

    RT @ExpertVagabond: Daily Travel Photo: Armed Policemen in Underwear http://t.co/JRHWGoDL | #travel #lp

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